Meet Your Counselors

Meet Your Admissions Counselors

Your Admission Counselor is part advisor, part encyclopedia, and part friend. They’re ready and waiting to help you navigate one of the biggest decisions of your life. So reach out to your counselor and ask a lot of questions. That’s why they’re here!

College Attended & Major:Graduated from Concordia University Ann Arbor with a BA in Family Life Education

Home Town:Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hobbies Outside of Work:Spending time with family and friends is what I enjoy doing most. Other hobbies of mine include traveling, crafting, going to the beach, cooking, and participating in community outreach.

Advice for Students Searching for the “Perfect Fit”:Find a university that best fits “YOU!” Make a list of important qualities including majors, class size, and the type of environment you are looking for and start from there. In addition, I believe visiting many different institutions is extremely beneficial. I would suggest choosing a school that cultivates growth for the mind, body, and spirit. I chose Concordia University because it provided me with a wonderful education, endless opportunities and ways to thrive.

College Attended & Major:Graduated from Concordia University Wisconsin with a BS of Sport and Entertainment Business

Home Town:Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hobbies Outside of Work:Playing basketball, listening to music, and spending time with my family and fiancé.

Advice for Students Searching for the “Perfect Fit”:Take your time finding the right school for you. There are plenty of them out there! Find what you really value, whether academic, athletics, or extracurricular activities and then the right size, small school or large school, and then last but not least, listen to where God is leading you and then go there, and hopefully that school is CUAA!

College Attended & Major:Graduated from Concordia University Chicago with a BS in Arts and ScienceM.A. in Higher Education and Student Affairs from Concordia University Ann Arbor

Hometown:Chicago Illinois

Hobbies Outside of Work:Traveling, spending time with family, DIY projects, playing pick-up basketball, and shopping

Advice for Students Searching for the "Perfect Fit":Take time to step out of your comfort zone and explore all the options universities have to offer. Spend time around the ones who know you the best to help weigh the pros and cons of each university you are considering. Then pray that God will lead you in the right direction to where you will spend the next four years of your life.

Hobbies Outside of Work:I love to craft and do fun DIY projects. I also like to go to local festivals in the area, travel and see new places and I love to go on bike rides as well.

Advice for Students Searching for the “Perfect Fit”:When searching for the right fit for you it is important that you not only look at one aspect of the college or university. Look at all aspects so that when you start your education you can have a lifestyle that you want and be surrounded by a place that is going to support you in everything you do. You must also most importantly pick a college or university that is right for YOU, not for anyone else, it is YOUR education and you have to make sure you are going to an institution that fits YOU!

College Attended & Major:B.A. in Interdisciplinary Communication, Business & Journalism from Aquinas CollegeM.Ed. in College Student Affairs Leadership from Grand Valley State University

Hometown:Grand Rapids, MI

Hobbies Outside of Work:"I enjoy roadtrips, coaching dance, baking, exploring the Ann Arbor area (espeically the many festivals and restaurants), and spending time with my husband, family, and friends."

Advice for Students Searching for the "Perfect Fit":It’s important to consider what you want out of your college experience, including size, location, opportunities, etc. Do your research and visit multiple campuses to get a feel for the community. Narrow down your choices and prayerfully reflect on them. Whatever you decide, the institution you select should feel like home!